Author who coined the word “munchkin” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Author who coined the word "munchkin"" is BAUM.
The clue refers to L. Frank Baum, the author of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,' in which the term 'munchkin' is used to describe the small inhabitants of Munchkin Country. The word 'munchkin' became popular through Baum's work and is now a common term for something small or cute.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 16, 2025.
Baum is a surname, most famously associated with L. Frank Baum, the author of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'
Original “Royal Historian of Oz”, Writer honored by Oz Park in Chicago
The answer to “Author who coined the word “munchkin”” in the New York Times puzzle November 16 2025 is BAUM. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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